Michael Ball- Page 3

[Pippin]

Posted: 1/26/06 at 11:15am

he was not in on Wed. the 25th at 8 when I saw it. but his understudy was good.

[Michelleruth2]

Posted: 1/26/06 at 2:58pm

No did he appear in the Matinee at 2 pm.

[OSUBuckly]

Posted: 1/26/06 at 3:45pm

Has anybody heard anything concrete about what Ball's status is? What is happening with him? When he will be back? I just hope he didn't take off for England again. Definitely not a good sign.

[C is for Company]

Posted: 1/26/06 at 3:51pm

People said he was back the 17th and since then, on 3 different days I have spoken to people who saw those performances and all 3 said he wasn't there, including the time I went. I understnad he is sick and do hope he gets better. But people are EXPECTING a highly advertised performer to be in as they should be.
I am not holding it against him, illness is not something we have power over and it is unfortunate. But when can they replace him? Like if this keeps up for a month longer, I really hope we get someone who isn't sick.
Although, the understudies are very good. I saw Norman and wish he was full-time Fosco

[Theatreboy33]

Posted: 1/26/06 at 3:59pm

The "fosco flu" so to speak is a perfectly logical curse. Wearing that heavy of a fat suit, the amount of liquid and electrolytes the body loses each performance just from sweating is enough to not only get a person ill, but prevent them from recovering. It's essentially what happened to Crawford. He got a flu from the heavy sweating the suit caused and was unable to ever return for long because the suit would re-drain him of fluids, thus making him succeptible to illness again. They really need to figure a better option for that suit if they really ever plan on having a fosco for a long period of time.

[sharon1]

Posted: 1/26/06 at 4:05pm

That is what I have been saying all along. I can't believe someone doesn't come up with a better idea.

[little_fall_of_rain]

Posted: 1/26/06 at 4:09pm

i blame the rodents...just kidding! I hope he can finish the run because I want to go back and try to see him again because a US appearance is all to rare for him...and I can't afford to go to the UK

[Sally]

Posted: 1/26/06 at 9:32pm

I believe you are right on the money,Theaterboy. It would be a shame if Michael B. has the same problem that Michael C. had, but it sure sounds like it. With Michael C.---according to what he said in an interview---it was more than just getting sick again. His immune system was so messed up for a time that he developed "Post-Viral"... "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome."

Some of the Foscos in London played the role without the fat-suit, but it looks like neither Michael was willing to do that.

[bwaybabe85]

Posted: 1/27/06 at 12:34am

Was MB in the show tonight?

[sharon1]

Posted: 1/27/06 at 4:12am

I do believe the only Fosco that played without the fatsuit was Simon Callow and he didn't sing much if at all.
Updated On: 1/27/06 at 04:12 AM

[b'dway lady]

Posted: 1/27/06 at 2:32pm

Michael was in the show Jan 17,18,19 & 20th
Apparently he came back too soon.
His contract runs till March 12th, unless he request to be
let out then that will be his last day in the roll.

[Michelleruth2]

Posted: 1/27/06 at 3:36pm

I heard he would be coming back today (1/27/06). Fingers crossed.

[little_fall_of_rain]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 1:25am

does anyone know if he was back as scheduled

[sharon1]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 9:27am

Nope but hoping for today.

[Michelleruth2]

Posted: 1/29/06 at 12:56pm

Still not back........

He must be so sick.....I feel badly for him, and for everyone (including me) who traveled to see the show specifically because he was in it. A disappointment to a lot of people.

[Gpvegas]

Posted: 1/30/06 at 9:31am

Michael was out on Sunday 3 pm show. Actually there were 5 understudies on. Maria was in and was amazing.

I don't think even if Michael and the full cast were in that I would have liked this show. While the performers were EXCELLENT, the score and the book just did not do it for me. The people I were there with Hated the screens. I was not a fan of them and felt that all of the movement shouted hey look at me look what I can do. Just did not enjoy the show.

[sharon1]

Posted: 1/30/06 at 10:02am

I have said all along this is a love it or hate it kind of show. Being one of those that love it I am sorry you did not care for it. If Michael Ball had been in it would have helped a bit because his two big numbers really are show stoppers. And yes Maria is truly amazing. She is my new favorite theatre star. I really like the projections too. But like I said love it or hate it.